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In response to "wine and liquor, yup. only sold in state-run stores. -- nm" by znufrii

they always talk about that here, but then common sense prevails thankfully. Our liquor corp always turns a nice profit and they just want to get a -- nm

Posted by Beaker (aka anniebecca) Jan 31 '13, 06:16

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Ontario's liquor and beer sales are run by the government, it brings in a ton of money for the province. And it's really no big deal. -- nm - Andie Jan 31, 06:20
huge revenue item in the current fiscal year, forgetting the revenue they get every year in perpituity thanks to it. Short sited move -- nm - Beaker Jan 31, 06:17 7
- revenue stream aside, I just don't think it's a business the state needs to be in. -- nm - znufrii Jan 31, 06:20 6
  - why not? they regulate the hell out of it so are deeply involved as it is. Plus the buying power of a state run business allows for good volume deals. -- nm - zork Jan 31, 06:25 4
    - That doesn't mean it's part of the government's core business though. - Roger More Jan 31, 06:52
    - sure, for manufacturers that can produce those volumes, what about small producers who can't supply an entire state? -- nm - znufrii Jan 31, 06:31 2
      - private breweries and wineries are allowed to sell privately at their own location, or to restaurants. - Andie Jan 31, 06:33 1
        
        (and restaurants can import micros from other places.) -- nm - Andie Jan 31, 06:34
  - and their whiskey selection *sucks* -- nm - znufrii Jan 31, 06:20

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